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Kharkiv

City of Ukraine
Kharkiv is the second-largest city in Ukraine, located in the northeastern part of the country at the confluence of the Udy, Lopan, and Kharkiv rivers. The city is the administrative center of the Kharkiv Oblast and a major industrial, educational, scientific, and cultural hub. Kharkiv's population is around 1.4 million people. Kharkiv was founded around 1655 as a military fortress. In the 19th century, it became a center of Ukrainian cultural revival, and in the early 20th century, it experienced exceptional development in literature, theater, and science. Since 2022, Kharkiv has held the title of "Hero City of Ukraine".
1805
Kharkiv University, one of the oldest in Ukraine, was founded
1869
Railway service was opened, contributing to the city's development as an industrial center
1895
The first tram route was opened, marking the beginning of public transport development
1917
Kharkiv became the first capital of the Ukrainian People's Republic
1930
The Kharkiv Planetarium, one of the first in the USSR, was opened
1963
The Kharkiv Metro was launched, improving the city's transport accessibility
1975
The Kharkiv State Circus, which became one of the largest in Ukraine, was opened
1991
The city became part of independent Ukraine
2015
A new terminal of the international airport was opened, improving the city's infrastructure
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203 combat engagements in 24 hours: where is the hottest spot on the frontline

There were 203 combat engagements in the frontline, with the largest number of attacks in the Kurakhove sector - 49. The enemy launched 2 missile and 15 air strikes, firing 3,500 times.

War in Ukraine • December 12, 06:19 AM • 21227 views
UNESCO's “special monitoring” mechanism will be applied in Ukraine for the first time: what is known

The UNESCO Committee will use the “special monitoring” mechanism for the first time in Ukraine and organize a mission to Kharkiv. The goal is to record the damage to the State Industrial Complex caused by Russian air strikes and collect evidence for the International Criminal Court.

War in Ukraine • December 11, 10:07 PM • 31979 views
Third occupier involved in the murder of writer Vakulenko is suspected

A 36-year-old LPR militant with the call sign “Akademik” was served a notice of suspicion in the murder of writer Vakulenko. The suspect was involved in the abduction, torture and murder of the writer and three other people in Izium district.

War in Ukraine • December 11, 05:07 PM • 23374 views
Large-scale shelling in Kharkiv region: 19 victims per day

19 civilians were injured as a result of Russian shelling in the Kharkiv region during the day. More than 20 buildings were damaged in the settlements of Ivashki, Zapadnoye and Zlatopol.

War in Ukraine • December 11, 08:00 AM • 16330 views
208 military clashes per day: where the invaders tried to break through the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Over the past day, there were 208 military clashes, most of the attacks in the Pokrovsky direction - 53. the enemy launched 2 missile strikes, 22 airstrikes and carried out more than 3.5 thousand attacks.

War in Ukraine • December 11, 06:43 AM • 29260 views
Almost 200 combat engagements took place in the frontline, the enemy is attacking most actively in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors - General Staff

There were 199 combat engagements in the frontline, with most attacks in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy launched 2 missile and 17 air strikes, using 441 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 09:03 PM • 51012 views
Nearly 100 combat engagements took place in the frontline since the beginning of the day: where occupants are attacking most actively

Over the last day, 99 combat engagements took place, most attacks took place in the Pokrovsk sector - 21 attempts to break through. In the Kurakhove sector, the enemy made 14 attacks and launched air strikes.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 02:35 PM • 18709 views
Special investigation against the head of the occupation administration in Kharkiv region completed: what crimes did he commit

An investigation has been completed in Kharkiv region against the head of the occupation administration who handed over ATO/JFO participants to the occupiers. The traitor fled to Russia and will be tried in absentia with the threat of life imprisonment.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 02:32 PM • 19325 views
A Russian missile hits a bank in Kharkiv region, 8 people injured

The Russian army launched a missile attack on the town of Zlatopil, Kharkiv region, hitting a banking institution. The attack injured 8 people and damaged non-residential buildings and civilian cars.

Society • December 10, 08:32 AM • 17610 views
Russian army strikes Kharkiv region with a missile: five injured

Russian troops launched a missile attack on the town of Zlatopil in the Lozova district of Kharkiv region. Five people were injured in the attack, the circumstances of the incident are under investigation.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 08:13 AM • 17777 views
175 combat engagements on the frontline: where the occupants tried to break through the Ukrainian Armed Forces' defense

Over the last day, 175 combat engagements took place, with the largest number of attacks in the Pokrovsk sector - 51. The enemy carried out 37 air strikes and fired over 4,000 times, using 1,617 kamikaze drones.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 06:40 AM • 19053 views
Ukraine launches new train between Kharkiv and Dnipro

Ukrzaliznytsia launches daily train No. 824/823 between Dnipro and Kharkiv from December 15. The route includes stops in Sinelnikovo-2, Pavlograd-1, Lozovaya and Likhachev, cars for bicycles and passengers with disabilities are provided.

Society • December 9, 10:36 PM • 15161 views
151 military clashes occurred at the front: the enemy is intensively attacking in the Pokrovsky direction - General Staff

During the day, there were 151 military clashes, the greatest enemy activity in the Pokrovsky direction - 51 offensive actions. The enemy carried out 34 airstrikes and carried out almost 4,000 attacks on the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

War in Ukraine • December 9, 08:59 PM • 34700 views
In Kharkiv, explosives were detonated near two police stations over two days: all the details

In Kharkiv, unknown individuals detonated explosive devices near two police stations in the Slobidskyi and Kholodnohorskyi districts. The explosions damaged the buildings, but there were no casualties.

Crimes and emergencies • December 9, 08:00 PM • 27889 views
Hachiko from Cherkasy region: a loyal dog has been waiting for the deceased owner for two years

At the UPG gas station near the village of Ladyzhinka, a dog owner who died in the war in April 2023 is waiting every day. Military Alexey Savransky took him to work with him, now the dog comes there every day in the hope of meeting the owner.

Society • December 9, 03:05 PM • 49603 views
More than 100 battles have already taken place at the front today: where the invaders are trying to break through the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

There were 102 military clashes at the front, the greatest enemy activity in the Pokrovsky direction - 29 attacks. Ukrainian defenders successfully repel most attacks and hold the defense in all directions.

War in Ukraine • December 9, 02:37 PM • 18626 views
Ukraine will be covered with clouds, rain and temperatures up to +15°C: forecast for December 9

In Ukraine, Mostly cloudy weather with different temperature conditions. Light rain is expected in Kiev at +1...+3°C, while Simferopol will be the warmest - up to +15°C.

Society • December 9, 05:47 AM • 54797 views
There were 178 attacks at the front: which areas are under the greatest blow - General Staff

On the front line, there were 178 military clashes in different directions of the front. Most of the attacks were recorded in the Pokrovsky and Kurakhovsky directions - 53 and 40, respectively.

War in Ukraine • December 8, 09:11 PM • 51216 views
An explosion occurred near a police station in Kharkiv: what is known

In Kharkiv, near the entrance to the territorial police department, an explosion of an unknown device occurred. The facade of the building was damaged, there were no casualties, the police are investigating the incident.

Society • December 8, 06:57 PM • 28886 views
Defense forces repelled almost 80 attacks in Kurakhovsky and Pokrovsky directions-General Staff

Over the past day, 182 military clashes were recorded at the front, including 42 attacks in the Kurakhovsky direction. The Defense Forces hit the control points and concentration of enemy personnel.

War in Ukraine • December 8, 07:45 AM • 24145 views
During the night attack, the Ukrainian Defense Forces shot down 28 enemy UAVs

The Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 28 enemy UAVs out of 74 launched during the night attack. The attack took place in eight regions of Ukraine, there is damage to civilian objects in Kamenskoye.

Society • December 8, 06:52 AM • 46060 views
Weather in Ukraine on December 8: where to expect rain and which regions will be the warmest

December 8 in Ukraine Mostly cloudy weather with precipitation in the West and South. The air temperature will range from 0 to +13°C.

Society • December 8, 05:51 AM • 24767 views
91 combat engagements per day: where the occupiers are most actively attacking the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Ukrainian defenders successfully repel enemy attacks and exhaust the adversary along the entire front line.

War in Ukraine • December 7, 05:31 PM • 35126 views
Weather in Ukraine: from wet snow to +11°C-where will it be warmest today

Cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine with precipitation in the form of rain and sleet, temperatures from -2 to +11°C. It will be warmest in Simferopol, coldest in Dnipro.

Kyiv • December 7, 05:45 AM • 38202 views
163 military clashes at the front: where the invaders attack most intensively - General Staff

on the front line, there were 163 military clashes in different directions of the front. The largest number of attacks was recorded in the Pokrovsky and Kurakhovsky directions - 44 and 35, respectively.

War in Ukraine • December 6, 11:07 PM • 42202 views
Assaults in Kharkiv region intensified: the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed enemy equipment

In the Kharkiv direction, the enemy intensified assault operations with worsening weather, using armored vehicles.

War in Ukraine • December 6, 04:39 PM • 31786 views
Fraudsters use the name of the head of KRSA to raise funds for the Armed Forces of Ukraine - warns Ruslan Kravchenko

Unknown persons on behalf of the head of the Kiev RSA Ruslan Kravchenko are trying to extort money from entrepreneurs of the region. K RSA does not officially collect monetary assistance for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, but cooperates only through the provision of equipment and services.

Society • December 6, 03:32 PM • 18027 views
The defense forces repelled 21 attacks in the Pokrovsky direction, 11 clashes continue

In the Pokrovsky direction, the invaders carried out 32 attacks in the areas of 5 settlements. In total, 119 military clashes took place during the day, the most active battles in the Pokrovsky and Kurakhovsky directions.

War in Ukraine • December 6, 02:39 PM • 21791 views
Thanks to you, Ukraine is holding up: Zelensky congratulated soldiers on the day of the Armed Forces

The president congratulated the military on the day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and thanked them for protecting the state for more than a thousand days. Zelensky stressed that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are the most reliable guarantor of the country's security.

War in Ukraine • December 6, 09:13 AM • 19534 views
170 clashes broke out at the front, the enemy became more active in the Vremovsky direction-General Staff

There were 170 military clashes at the front, the most active battles in the Pokrovsky, Kurakhovsky and Vremovsky directions. The enemy carried out 2 missile strikes, used 599 drones and conducted more than 3,200 attacks.

War in Ukraine • December 5, 09:34 PM • 43470 views